Ocado has announced its employees will be allowed to work remotely from a country of their choosing for up to a month.
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The news comes as many companies are rethinking employment policies following the rise of remote working during the pandemic.
The opportunity to work abroad was a commonly made request at meetings, particularly for those with family in other countries, Ocado reportedly said.
The online grocer wanted to offer “a balance and choice” in response to the repeated requests.
Ocado chief executive
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Hybrid working policies are increasingly being announced by both businesses and government.
Asda has said it will allow its head office staff to “select the best location to do their job”, whether it is from home, head office or even a store or depot.
Flexible working is “here to stay,” business Secretary
Government employees have been asked to make a “gradual return” to Whitehall, but Kwarteng is calling for them to work from the office just two to three days a week.
But investment bank Goldman Sachs insists that it wants staff back into the office when restrictions are lifted.
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